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I mean to ask what is your favorite historical fiction, which takes place during the Napoleonic wars?

I have to say The Duel by Joseph Conrad wins for me.

A close second would be any of the Brigadier Gerald stories by Sir Author Conan Doyle. Absoutely great.

So the former for a dramatic, or artistic mood. The latter for enjoyment, and few chuckles.

Other nominations?

i am fond of bernard cornwell's sharpe books. the tv series was also well-enough done to be interesting.

I've been reading through the Sharpe series the past couple of months or so. Good, enjoyable reading.

Alain Lausard or Sharpe Series

Sharp, i know no other.

Dunno anything, and I doubt that this urban legend (http://www.snopes.com/language/misxlate/toux.asp) would even qualify.

Napoleonic as in written in that era or with the story set in that era?

Napoleonic as in written in that era or with the story set in that era?

It has to set in that era. Written in makes no difference.

Can't have a thread like this without mentioning The Count of Monte Cristo.

Sharpe. Everything else is just unnecessary filler.

Can't have a thread like this without mentioning The Count of Monte Cristo.

I'd call that mostly post-Napoleonic. 1830's, isn't it?

Go Sharpe. I just finished Sharpe's Rifles this morning, the first to feature Harper. Looking forward to seeing more of the character.

Cornwell is a great writer, particularly in the Starbuck series, about a Yankee fighting for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The battle scenes are very vivid. I also read Stonehenge, which was pretty decent too.

And, even though they're a little... wordy, I like Patrick o'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series, probably best known as 'Master and Commander'. The hollywood movie did these brilliant books no justice whatsoever. Great reading.

"The Count of Monte Cristo"... I think it should qualify...I mean at the time of the story Napoleon was still alive and is probably the 2nd largest protagonist of the entire story, after Edmond of course. So technically it fits however it does not fit by the definition that i'm sure you meant.

TOLSTOY'S WAR AND PEACE!!!!! :mp5:&:fluffle:
BEST NOVEL IN HUMAN HISTORY!!! I don't much agree with the philosophy presented, but the fictional work is spectacular.
If anyone hasn't read this, I would SEVERLY recommend it. The best translations are Constance Garnett (obviously) and Pevear & Volokhonsky (single translation; wife and husband).

http://www.newvideo.com/images/boxart/AAE74072-03.jpg

Best. Books. Ever.

And Ioan Gruffudd plays him well.

I do like the Sharp series. Definite number two.

I forget what it's called exactly, but it's either:

Death to the French!

or

Kill the French!

By C.S. Forester (yes, of Hornblower fame) :D

The one produced by the same team as http://pbfcomics.com/?cid=PBF209-Now_Showing.jpg#194

i am fond of bernard cornwell's sharpe books. the tv series was also well-enough done to be interesting.
i heard that about the tv series ,but yet to see it
Sharp, i know no other.

same

Sharpe, followed by Hornblower. Only seen the TV series of either. I think I'll try to find the books.

Sharpe, followed by Hornblower. Only seen the TV series of either. I think I'll try to find the books.

You'll enjoy them, I'm sure. Just remember that the Hornblower books were written in an earlier time, and Tend to be a bit overblown. Once you get used to the writing style, they're absolutely excellent.

Patrick O'Brien's Jack Aubrey novels are also good. Two of them were turned into the move Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Although they did get the enemy wrong in the movie.